Calendar Of Coming Events

September 20, 2000

Taking a swing on a frozen lake in the Doc Haznow Chili Open Golf Classic and blessing animals in a ceremony at McHenry County College are just some of the annual activities going on in Crystal Lake and surrounding McHenry County.

There are many more, ranging from dinner on china plates in a mansion to a race on cardboard boats in a lake.

Each year, holidays are celebrated with parades and speeches. Foot races, rummage sales and cookie walks raise funds for diverse causes, from helping people in need to restoring historic buildings.

Fun seekers attend festivals, galas and concerts and children participate in pumpkin carves, tricycle races and shows spotlighting the family dog.

Following is a calendar of events sponsored by civic groups and charitable organizations based in Crystal Lake.

Dates, times and fees are given when available. Confirm information before leaving home as details may change after press time.

September

Sept. 22, Raue Center for the Arts Pro-Am Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. registration, Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Rd. A fundraiser for restoration of the Raue Center, built in 1929. The fee is $300 per person; $900 per team. Call 815-356-9010.

Sept 29, Raue Center for the Arts Sonoma Soiree, 6:30 p.m., Boulder Ridge Country Club, 400 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills. A formal dinner dance, silent auction and wine tasting to raise funds for the restoration of the Raue Center, built in 1929 as a vaudeville hall. The fee is $125. Call 815-356-9010.

Oct. 1, Assisi Animal Foundation's Blessing of Animals, 1 p.m., McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, horses and other pets are welcome. Animals must be on a leash, lead or other restraint. Call 815-455-9411.

Oct. 1, Top Cats Charity Ride, registration 8 a.m., Wauconda. The Top Cats motorcycle club is seeking riders and volunteers for its fundraiser for Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association, a Crystal Lake-based not-for-profit organization that provides recreational activities for the disabled. Fees are $20 for riders and $10 for passengers until Sept. 24. Call 847-622-3501.

Oct. 5, College Fair, 6 to 8 p.m., McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Representatives from colleges and universities throughout the Midwest will provide information on their programs, degrees and costs to junior and senior high school students. Admission is free. Call 815-455-8670.

Oct. 8, Helping Paws Walk-a-Thon, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Veteran Acres Park. Pet owners can walk their dogs to raise funds for the no-kill shelter. Proceeds will be used for operating costs, future building projects and the shelter's "Senior to Senior" program, which helps with medical care and food costs for older cats matched with senior citizens. A canine specialist will answer questions on dog training. Call 815-459-2641.

Oct. 10, BizNet 2000: Business to Business Expo, noon to 7 p.m., McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14. Booths can be purchased for $150 for Chamber of Commerce members; $250 for non-members. Admission is by business card. Call 815-455-1644.